Many Salt Lake City residents will tell you that the unofficial start of summer is when the Downtown Farmer’s Market opens. Saturday kicks off the market’s 35th year at Pioneer Park, and despite the current construction, officials say it is all systems go.
Don’t let the construction keep you away is the word from the Downtown Alliance, which admits there’s likely to be a few challenges regarding access and parking. And even though one vendor will be noticeably absent this year, everyone involved expects this year’s market to be as big or better than ever.
The market has changed considerably over the years, starting with five vendors in 1992 to 300 this summer. But market director Carly Gillespie said one constant remains…